Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.

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A man does not have to be an angel to be a saint.

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The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.

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The tragedy in a man’s life is what dies inside of him while he lives.

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Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

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If you love something so much let it go. If it comes back it was meant to be; if it doesn't it never was

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Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

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Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

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